It was announced this morning that IATSE members had voted by an overwhelming margin — 98% — to authorize their leadership to call a nationwide strike against film and TV productions.
Reaction online was swift and nearly unanimously in support of the vote.Alyssa Milano posted, “I support members of iatse [sic] in their demands for more humane working conditions.”“The vote passed with 98 % support and 90 % turnout.
Tells you everything,” Jeffrey Wright observed.Rosie O’Donnell praised crew members for their dedication and offered her support: “First to arrive – last to leave – i support good faith negotiations – i support #IATSE”SAG Treasurer Joely Fisher posted Deadline’s story without comment.
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